Sadrota - Lohai Malhar, Kathua

Sadrota is a village situated in the Lohai Malhar tehsil of Kathua district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 50 km from Billalwar and around 130 km from Kathua. Sadrota village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sadrota is 001654. The village covers a total geographical area of 2719 hectares and falls under the 184203 pincode. Billawar is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Sadrota village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Sadrota

According to the 2011 Census, Sadrota village had a total population of 3,013 people, including 1,579 males and 1,434 females, living in 558 households. The sex ratio was 908 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.04%, with male literacy at 54.62% and female literacy at 32.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 815, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 323.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Sadrota

Sadrota is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Sadrota

Sadrota is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Budhi, while the nearest airport is Pathankot Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Billawar to Sadrota is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kathua to Sadrota is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sadrota

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sadrota village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Sadrota

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sadrota village are given below:

FAQs about Sadrota